AP PhotoThousands of protesters rally at the Michigan Capitol Wednesday in Lansing against Gov. Rick Snyder's policies, including proposals to tax some retirement income and make deep cuts to public schools and universities while eliminating business taxes for thousands of companies.

BAY CITY — Several members of Bay City's teachers union made their way to Lansing Wednesday afternoon to protest Gov. Rick Snyder's proposed cuts to public education.

Bay City Education Association President Kevin Stapish said between 35 and 40 members of his union, which represents 450 employees of Bay City Public Schools, joined him at the Capitol late Wednesday afternoon.

"Impressions are it was the largest of the rallies so far," Stapish said in an email to The Times. "I've been to all of them so I feel confident in saying that.

"Great atmosphere among all the union groups in attendance standing together in opposition to the legislative attacks upon the working middle class and, in our case, upon public education."

Thousands rallied Wednesday against Snyder's proposed cuts, including many public employees. The rally was sponsored by the Michigan AFL-CIO.